Heading into the first year of university can be chaotic and nerve-wracking for a lot of students. There are so many things to worry about, whether it’s picking your classes…
5 Tips to Thrive During Your First Year!
Lessons I learned during my first-year of undergrad
by Shannon Schaefer, a second-year journalism student who loves travelling, Netflix, and her cat Alli. Twitter @schaefeer As of May 2018, I completed my first-year of undergraduate studies at Ryerson University…
That Commuting Life
Every single day, I commute to campus, all the way from Ajax. Usually I don’t mind it but sometimes it’s a pain in the butt. My parents love living out…
I am going to _________ after high school
(Life as a transfer student) Many high school students are very confused to what they want to do after high school. Some may just want to start work, take a…
Join the OTEAM: Now Hiring Multimedia Storyteller
Want to spend your summer as part of the team that plans, coordinates, and pulls off the biggest event of the academic year? Want to surround yourself with like-minded, creative…
Why I’m Glad Ryerson Doesn’t Have a “Homecoming”
It’s the night before homecoming and all of the university students are tucked into their beds. They’ve stitched and sown their hoco outfits coloured head to toe in their school’s…
5 Tips for Handling Roommate Problems
Finding a good roommate can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack. You might hit the jackpot and find a great roommate, but more often than not it’s a…
Dear First Year Me
We asked second, third, and fourth years what advice they would tell their first year self. So, how would you answer “Dear first year me…”?
Jess vs. Jess: An Exploration of Me in First & Last Year
Ryerson Students Talk: Overcoming Challenges During First Year
In part 1, we discussed some of the challenges and fears commonly faced during your first year at University. Hear now how those same individuals faced those challenges and came…